Network Rail
Payroll Assistant
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Who We Are
Vacancy Details
- Duration: Permanent
- Salary: Circa £25,000
- Contact: If you require any support with your application, please click here for contact details.
Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter
At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. Click here to learn more.
We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process. You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support.
If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!
Some Of Our Great Benefits
- Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered.
- Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
- Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.
- Defined benefit pension scheme
- 75% subsidy on train tickets.
- Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.
- Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.
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About The Role
What does the average day look like?
On a typical day, you will work closely with the payroll team to manage costing activities, complete balance sheet reconciliations, and respond to payroll and pension-related queries.
While supporting period-end processes, ensure compliance with internal controls and service levels, analyse and recharge costs to budget holders, and contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and service delivery.
A Little Bit About The Team...
The Accounting & Compliance Team are a small team but play a vital part in assisting with Payroll running smoothly. We work to tight deadlines so managing your own workload is crucial as well as being a team player. The role is varied and will have ample opportunities to expand knowledge and learn different processes across the team.
Next Steps
- CV shortlisting will take place after the advert closes, with interviews planned from the week commencing 7th September, subject to business needs.
- Early applications are encouraged, as we may close the advert early due to high application volumes.
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Your experience and skills
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a confident and detail-oriented individual with strong Excel skills, including the use of formulas, and excellent communication abilities. The ideal candidate will be a customer-focused team player who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, and working collaboratively with colleagues. They will be comfortable participating in meetings, managing queries professionally, and demonstrating a proactive approach to delivering high-quality results.
Essential Criteria
- Experience of working in a customer-focused environment.
- Working towards membership of a relevant professional body, with relevant experience or possession of sufficient experience to fulfil the requirements of the role
- Good Numerical Skills
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